Daith Piercing

Among the different types of ear piercings, piercing in daith is the newest addition which was introduced in 1992. The popular piercer, Eric Dakota who is said to be the pioneer of industrial piercing is said to have created it along with one of his clients. From the time of its introduction, it has gained a lot of popularity as most people consider it to be a unique type of ear piercing, especially because of its location. This piercing is done on a fold of thick cartilage that is located just above the tragus and is closest to the ear canal. Daith which can be pronounced as doth or daith is a Hebrew word which means 'knowledge'. So, let us try to know more about this piercing, including how it is actually done and also about the aftercare precautions that one has to take to avoid infections.

Procedure
It is considered to be a complicated type of piercing and hence, it is extremely crucial that you get it done by a professional piercer who has a good experience in special piercings. For this, you need to research well about the piercers in your area and opt for one who has a good record of doing this type of piercing. This is because not all ears have the perfect anatomy for this kind of piercing. In other words, this piercing may not be suitable for certain ears, due to lack of adequate space.

It is done with a curved needle as using a straight needle can make the piercing really difficult. Before piercing the ear, your piercer will clean that area carefully and may remove other piercing rings if you have any, like the rook or the conch. Once this is done, you will be asked to choose the piercing jewelry. Usually, the jewelry chosen is either captive bead ring or may be circular/curved barbells. You can choose either of them according to your level of comfort, however the latter is said to be the best for the healing process. Once you have done this, the piercing expert will pierce the area with the curved needle and then insert the earring that you have chosen.

Piercing Pain
Since piercing is done on the tough ear cartilage, there is no doubt that the piercing will be painful. Most people who have done this piercing have said that along with the pain, they also have experienced some discomfort after it is done. Though the pain and discomfort stays just for a few hours, taking an over-the-counter painkiller will help in relieving the pain to some extent. Apart from this, it is important to follow the aftercare instructions given by the piercer very carefully, because this piercing is highly prone to infections.

Aftercare
The ear piercing aftercare that you have to follow during the healing process is similar to the other types of piercings. You have to wash and clean the piercing several times a day with water and antimicrobial soap. Then, clean the piercing by placing a cotton ball soaked in sea salt water for a few minutes. Cleaning the ear piercing daily will ensure that dirt and bacteria do not get accumulated near the ear canal leading to ear piercing infection.

Apart from these aftercare instructions, there are some other preventive measures that you should follow to avoid any kind of problem. As the area becomes very sensitive after the piercing, you should avoid pressing your cell phone against your ears or even shoving your headphones in your ear. You should also see to it that you do not sleep on the same side as the ear that has been pierced to prevent complications.

If you observe any kind of infection, one of the home remedies that you can try, is to treat it with tea tree oil or witch hazel. However, getting it checked by your piercer or a doctor will help in getting rid of the infection as soon as possible. Though this piercing has surely become a style statement among youngsters, knowing about the procedure and potential problems attached to it will help you to be fully prepared before getting the piercing done.